Restaurant Trends - Growing And Emerging Concepts - Data reflects change and activity from September 18, 2009 to January 18, 2010

Growing Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units).
Toronto, ON-based ST LOUIS WINGS AND RIBS (founded 1992) has increased by 1 unit, from 22 to 23 (5% growth). These family/casual restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$12 per person check average. Locations have a full bar and seating for about 90. More than 90% of units are franchised. All are located in ON.

PLANET PIZZA of Stamford, CT has increased by 1 unit, from 7 to 8 (14% growth) adding a new concept called Rocco's Italian Kitchen. The Planet Pizza concept has 7 units. Stores are quick serve with seating for around 40. Beer and wine are offered. Catering is available. Lunch and dinner are served. Locations are in CT and NY.

Vista, CA-based ALBERTO'S MEXICAN FOOD (founded 1975) has increased by 4 units, from 64 to 68 (6% growth). This is a fast casual concept, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Per person check average is $3-$8. Average unit has seating for about 100. Locations are in CA and UT.

K-BOB'S STEAKHOUSE based in Santa Fe, NM (founded 1966) has increased by 1 unit, from 15 to 16 (7% growth). These are family/casual restaurants with seating for around 200. Beer and wine are served. The check average is around $10-$30 per person. Lunch and dinner are served. Locations are more than 90% franchised and are in CO, NM, OK and TX.

Albuquerque, NM-based BOB'S BURGERS has increased by 1 unit, from 8 to 9 (13% growth). These are quick serve restaurants, open for lunch and dinner. Per person price range is $2-$6. Average unit seats about 50. All locations are in NM.

ONAMI RESTAURANT based in Los Angeles, CA (founded 1997) has increased by 1 unit, from 4 to 5 (25% growth) adding a new concept called Fish Grill Factory. These are upscale Japanese and seafood units with seating for around 300. Beer and wine are served. The per person check average is around $15-$30+. Catering is offered. The Onami concept has 4 units. All locations are in CA.

Concepts with 20 units or less who grew by at least 2 units.
Austin, TX-based ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA (founded 1997) has increased by 2 units, from 7 to 9 (29% growth) and entered into VA. This is a restaurant/movie theater concept. Meal periods are dinner only, with a $6-$12 per person check average. Locations have a full bar and seating for about 200. Private party services are available. Units are franchised and located in TX and VA.

WINTZELL'S OYSTER HOUSE based in Mobile, AL (founded 1938) has increased by 3 units, from 8 to 11 (38% growth). These are family/casual seafood restaurants with full bar and seating for around 150. Catering and banquets are available. Locations are in AL and MS. Franchising is available.

Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months.
San Francisco, CA-based MINA GROUP (founded 2002) has increased by 1 unit, from 16 to 17 (6% growth), with the addition of a new concept called American Fish. Other concepts are Arcadia (1), Bourbon Steak (4), Clock Bar (1), IXV (1), Michael Mina (2), Nobhill Tavern (1), RN74 (1), Saltwater (1), Seablue (2), Stonehill Tavern (1), and Stripsteak (1). These are mostly upscale steak and seafood concepts, open for dinner only (Arcadia serves breakfast, lunch and dinner). Per person check average is $15-$50+. All restaurants have a full bar and average seating for about 250. Banquet services are available. Trading areas are AZ, CA, DC, FL, MI, NJ, and NV. We featured this concept twice in the past 18 months on 8/26/08 (17% growth) and 2/10/09 (14% growth).

Manasquan, NJ-based JERSEY MIKE'S GIANT SUBS (founded 1956) has increased by 13 units, from 399 to 412 (3% growth). These are quick serve sandwich shops, open for lunch and dinner, with a $3-$8 per person check average. Catering is offered. Average unit seats about 20. Online ordering is available at select locations. Stores are franchised and located in AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WV. We previously featured this company on 9/30/08 (3% growth), 2/3/09 (5% growth) and on 5/26/09 (3% growth).

Calgary, AB-based CINNZEO (founded 1997) has increased by 5 units, from 67 to 72 (7% growth). These are take-out bakery/cafes, open for lunch and dinner hours. Per person check average is $2-$6. The stores are in mall food courts. All units are franchised and located in AB, BC, South America and the Middle East. We wrote about this concept on 9/1/09 (8% growth).

Calgary, AB-based JUGO JUICE (founded 1998) has increased by 9 units, from 98 to 107 (9% growth). These quick serve juice/smoothie cafes are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner hours, with a $3-$8 per person check average. Units seat about 20. All stores are franchised and located in AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, ON, and PQ. We wrote about this concept on 10/14/08 (2% growth) and on 9/15/09 (11% growth).

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